Chapter 637. Not I, but We (2) #PART2
Sunrise Warrior.
“What nonsense is this all of a sudden, Baekseo?”
Clearly, our Dongchun couldn’t accept it.
Of course, neither could I.
Me? The cause of the Eastern Continent’s downfall?
‘This is so unfair.’
But I wasn’t even given time to voice my frustration.
The Blessed ‘Warrior’ of the Northern Star—
The man called Baekseo rushed toward me.
Crack.
The air touching Baekseo’s body and garments instantly froze.
The sound followed a beat later, reaching my ears.
I couldn’t apply Arcana Chronicle’s logic to someone from the Eastern Continent,
but if I had to classify him—
‘A magic swordsman, perhaps?’
That meant this was a favorable matchup.
Magic Swordsman.
Thanks to Hisagi, I was quite familiar with this rare class.
It was one of those unusual classes that required distributing stats across multiple attributes.
Basic knowledge in Arcana Chronicle dictated that—
Melee-based classes invested in Strength and Agility,
while magic-based classes distributed points between Magic Power and their class’s unique stat.
‘It’s not a strict rule, but it’s the most efficient way to grow.’
However, Magic Swordsmen were unusual in that they split their stats between Agility and Magic Power.
I recalled what Hisagi once said to me in the corridors of the Magic Tower:
-“Among the three of us, I’m undoubtedly the one most indebted to you, Commander.
From the days in Hokkaido to this moment, when I am still learning within the Magic Tower…
I wonder every day how I can possibly repay this kindness.”
Unlike skills, magic could be applied more freely.
Hisagi had compensated for a Magic Swordsman’s weaknesses through training in the Magic Tower.
That was why I found this matchup favorable.
Well, I am a [Demon Hunter] who surpasses even the Magic Swordman.
A neglected class without a proper leveling guide.
That was why I had gone even further—
Investing points in Strength, Agility, Magic Power, and even Luck.
Sometimes, fortune comes in unexpected ways.
‘As a result, I’ve developed a knack for unconventional techniques.’
Crack.
My guess was correct.
Baekseo’s attacks were unconventional.
Not only did he release sword aura cold enough to freeze the air itself—
‘Ignoring his blessing would be an insult.’
His attacks also carried Forest Attribute magic,
likely granted by the World Tree’s Blessing.
Expectedly, Baekseo’s attacks had already transcended into the realm of anomalies.
“A fine strike.”
Even Grandfell would have acknowledged it.
For his level, Baekseo wielded remarkable techniques.
He launched a relentless assault at me.
The only issue was—
“This has turned out to be quite an enjoyable puzzle.”
His opponent was me.
“…He vanished?”
Baekseo’s attacks scattered into thin air like mere illusions.
The Holy War Alliance soldiers stood dumbfounded,
as if they had witnessed a hallucination.
And Baekseo’s reaction?
“!”
The look on his face showed utter disbelief.
‘He must have genuinely thought I was the cause of the Eastern Continent’s destruction.’
Regardless, this was Reversal Magic.
No matter how powerful Baekseo’s abilities were,
they all fell within the realm of anomalies I had already encountered.
Though, without Grandfell,
‘It took a painful moment to reverse-calculate everything.’
I nearly got a headache—
‘But I’ve done this so many times that it’s second nature now.’
In the end, I pulled it off…!
Moments like these,
I felt grateful for Hoyeol’s tendency to dig many wells instead of relying on just one.
I spoke to Baekseo.
“In that case, allow me to pose a riddle for you.”
“…A riddle?”
Schwing.
At my words, Baekseo immediately raised his sword.
He must have assumed I was going to counterattack.
But honestly, was there any need for that?
Instead, I turned my gaze to the Sunrise Warrior.
To Dongchun,
who was looking at me with obvious confusion.
‘Now that I have a rough idea of the situation—’
The question remained.
How do you break someone like Baekseo,
who has mistaken me for the enemy of the Eastern Continent,
who has had that belief reinforced by the World Tree’s Blessing,
who now stands before me as a boss-level monster?
I simply posed a counter-question.
‘Didn’t I already give the answer?’
I wasn’t calling it a favorable matchup for no reason.
I glanced at my status window.
A rare unique stat that I hadn’t checked in a while.
[Aesthetic Sense: Superior]
Just like with the Lava Siren—
I could see the path Aesthetic Sense was showing me.
At the end of that path—
The sun, obscured by clouds, began to emerge.
Light touched the frozen earth.
It shone upon me.
‘Damn it…’
At times like this, I cursed Hoyeol’s quick wit.
I understood what Aesthetic Sense was telling me immediately.
That left me no choice but to speak.
“You still see me.”
“…?”
Under the full radiance of the sun, these words felt ridiculous, but—
“As a light that will destroy the world?”
…How about now?
Now that you can see me clearly under the sunlight—
Do I really look like a villain?
“!”
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[The Blessed ‘Warrior’ of the Northern Star has been affected by ‘Aesthetic Sense.’]
[World Quest, ‘The Culprit,’ has begun.]
[A bounty event has been triggered in Arcana Continent.]
[Wanted Target: Raymond Sean.]
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tl/n: Magic Swordman & Magic Spearman has same concept
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